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Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-75
HumectantPolysilicone-11
Panthenyl Triacetate
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientPPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate
EmulsifyingUrea
Buffering
Acetyl Farnesylcysteine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Lysophosphatidic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningMethylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Quercus Suber Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Oligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Oleate
CleansingPolyimide-1
Dextran
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-75, Polysilicone-11, Panthenyl Triacetate, Caprylyl Methicone, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate, Glycereth-26, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ergothioneine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isohexadecane, PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate, Urea, Acetyl Farnesylcysteine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Lysophosphatidic Acid, Naringenin, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Oligopeptide-68, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Lysolecithin, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Oleate, Polyimide-1, Dextran, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Mica, Tin Oxide, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Benzophenone-4, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Propylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Methylparaben, CI 14700, CI 77891, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-7 Triacetate
EmollientShea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Whey Protein
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Dimer Tripeptide-43
Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Pentylene Glycol, Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Whey Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Dimer Tripeptide-43, Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
